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NX-series EtherCAT Coupler Unit User’s Manual (W519)
CONTENTS
Introduction ..............................................................................................................1
Relevant Manuals .....................................................................................................8
Manual Structure ....................................................................................................10
Read and Understand this Manual........................................................................12
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................15
Precautions for Safe Use.......................................................................................19
Precautions for Correct Use..................................................................................23
Regulations and Standards ...................................................................................24
Unit Versions ..........................................................................................................26
Related Manuals .....................................................................................................29
Terminology ............................................................................................................32
Revision History .....................................................................................................34
Sections in this Manual .........................................................................................35
Section 1 EtherCAT Networks
1-1 Introduction to EtherCAT ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1-1-1 How EtherCAT Works .................................................................................................................1-2
1-1-2 Types of EtherCAT Communications ..........................................................................................1-4
1-2 EtherCAT Network Configuration Elements........................................................................ 1-5
1-2-1 System Configuration Example of an EtherCAT Network ........................................................... 1-5
1-2-2 Introduction to Configuration Devices .........................................................................................1-6
Section 2 Features and System Configuration
2-1 Features of EtherCAT Slave Terminals................................................................................ 2-2
2-2 System Configurations of EtherCAT Slave Terminals ....................................................... 2-4
2-2-1 System Configuration.................................................................................................................. 2-4
2-2-2 Types of NX Units ....................................................................................................................... 2-6
2-3 Support Software................................................................................................................... 2-7
2-3-1 Applicable Support Software....................................................................................................... 2-7
2-3-2 Connection Method and Procedures...........................................................................................2-7
2-3-3 Scope of Access When Connected to the USB Port on the EtherCAT Coupler Unit .................. 2-9
Section 3 Specifications and Application Procedures
3-1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
3-1-1 General Specifications of EtherCAT Slave Terminals ................................................................. 3-2
3-1-2 EtherCAT Coupler Unit Specifications......................................................................................... 3-2
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